According to a new study from the American Psychological Association, the stress levels of Americans are on the rise due to the current political climate.

According to the study, 57% say the current political climate is "a very or somewhat significant source of stress" and 45% say the same about the election.

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The survey was conducted in August 2016 and January 2017.

Broken down into two-party numbers, 72% of Democrats report the outcome of the 2016 election as a significant form of stress, where only 26% of Republicans say the same.

57% of Republicans said the future of the nation was a significant point of stress, where 76% of Democrats said the same.

"The stress we're seeing around political issues is deeply concerning, because it's hard for Americans to get away from it," said Katherine C. Nordal, PhD, APA's executive director for professional practice in a press release from APA. "We're surrounded by conversations, news and social media that constantly remind us of the issues that are stressing us the most."

The survey comes on the coattails of APA survey results last fall that found 52% of Americans said the presidential election was a source of stress. That survey was conducted online in August 2016.

Between August 2016 and January 2017, the overall average stress levels of Americans rose from 4.8 to 5.1, on a scale where 1 means little to no stress and 10 means a great deal of stress.

The study shows that these raised stress levels may impact the health of Americans. The percentage of people citing health symptoms due to stress rose from 71% to 80% in five months. Some symptoms include: 34% have reported specific symptoms such as headaches; 33% feeling overwhelmed; 33% feelings nervous or anxious; and 32% feeling depressed or sad.

"While these common health symptoms might seem minor, they can lead to negative effects on daily life and overall physical health when they continue over a long period," said Nordal.

If the political climate seems to be affecting your health, such as a 24-hour news cycle, Nordal suggests "limiting media consumption."

“Read enough to stay informed but then plan activities that give you a regular break from the issues and the stress they might cause," she said. "And remember to take care of yourself and pay attention to other areas of your life."